Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, espresso powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but centers remain soft. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, try using dark chocolate chips or mixing in chopped nuts. - A sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking enhances the flavors beautifully. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week; warm briefly in the microwave to revive their gooey texture.